![Mbole Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthropomorphic mask with simplified, abstract features, the bulging brow coming to a point over a mask-like, whitened orbital plane bisected by the ridge of the narrow nose. The mouth just a rounded](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230294_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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Masks
![Mbole Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthropomorphic mask with simplified, abstract features, the bulging brow coming to a point over a mask-like, whitened orbital plane bisected by the ridge of the narrow nose. The mouth just a rounded](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230294_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Kota Helmet Mask, Gabon: With blade shaped crest atop cylindrical helmet with bold, abstract features in black and white pigment. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 20 1/2" H x 10" W x 8" D. Total height with stand, appro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230293_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Bronze Mask: Anthropomorphic bronze mask, the coiled coiffure topped with long-necked bird, the fine-featured face embellished with relief spiral and notched lines, the rim with hanging chains. Baule artist, Ivory](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Two Pre-Columbian Ligneous Funeral Death Masks: Two pre-Columbian ligneous jade and stone mosaic funeral masks. Grouping includes the book "The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas". 7in tall x 7-1/2in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081763_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![Bwa Butterfly Mask, Burkina Faso: Large carved and pigmented wood mask representing a butterfly, the broad wings marked with concentric circles on the front and a black and white checkered pattern on the back. Bwa Yehoti masks are use](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bwa Plank Mask, Burkina Faso: Tall mask of abstract form; at the bottom a round owl-like face with large round eyes and diagonal markings, a hole with projecting rim between the eyes for the dancer to see through. Above this a dia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230233_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Kuba Kingdom Carved Wood Helmet Mask: Kuba Kingdom Burlap Covered Hand-Carved Wood Helmet Mask, embellished with beads and cowrie shells, together with a metal stand. Overall: 14.5" H x 9" W x 10" D. Keywords: African Art, Ceremonial, Art](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Punu Mask, Gabon: Carved wood female ancestor Okuyi face mask, the elaborately arranged hair embellished with rope and a single cowrie shell, the face whitened with kaolin, the delicate features embodying the Punu idea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure or Baule Moon Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood mask painted red, with black and white serrated rim and simplified but serene facial features. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 10" H x 7" W x 3" D. Total height with stand, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230241_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN CARVED JADE MASK: A small ancient Pre columbian Olmec jade mask from Mexico, ca. 900 to 600 BC. A carved green maskette is carved in the form of a human face, with traces of oxidation. It is a stunning artifact from th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Miniature Dan mask, with round protruding forehead, pointed chin. Encrusted surface. Appears to have age. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 5" H x 3" W. Total height with stand, approx. 10". Prov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Grebo Miniature Mask: Small but striking Grebo mask, the elongated face with six pairs of peg-like eyes on either side of a long, slender nose above pouting lips. Black, slightly encrusted surface, some of the eyes with ka](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230267_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bassa Gela / Geh-Naw Mask, Liberia: Ridged coiffure above rounded brow slanting inwards towards nearly closed eyes, the relief carved outline of the eyes extending to rim the small ears. The nose and finely modeled cheeks slant outwards](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Senufo Bronze Kpelie Mask: With lizard finial. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx.12" H x 7" W x 3 1/4" D. Total height with stand, approx. 15" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mossi Plank Mask w/ Figure, Mali: Highly abstract, oval face mask with notched central ridge with a pair of triangular holes on each side, above this a very tall, narrow plank with geometric openwork, and with a male figure with a noo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure Bronze Mask, Ivory Coast: Round face with three pairs of graduated curving horns joining tips above immaculately arranged hair, the thin brows above half closed eyes with three keloid scars between, with small nose and open mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Masks: Lot (2) Makonde Tribe carved wooden African masks. 9" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Baga Long Neck Mask, Guinea: Face mask topped by a long slender female figure, a modified form of the figure found on the more familiar Baga Nimba shoulder mask, here with crested, janiform head, long, ringed neck, the columnar t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Monkey Mask, Burkina Faso: Wood mask with black surface, human upper face and open monkey mouth. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 14" H x 7 1/2" W x 6" D. total height, with stand, approx. 21 1/4". Provenance: The Collect](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Suku Kakuungu / Kakungu Mask, Congo: Huge anthropomorphic mask, with domed forehead, deep set coffee bean eyes, enormous bulging cheeks, and small toothy mouth. A few wisps of the original raffia collar remain; an intimidating mask, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Eastern Pende Panya Ngombe Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthro-zoomorphic mask with the wide visage and large eyes of a buffalo, and the brow, nose, and lips of a human. Black and white sawtooth patterns carved and pigmented at cheeks and hairline, and wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bete Mask, Ivory Coast: Bete N'gre or Nuyabwa mask, the slightly concave face with large closed coffee bean eyes, the wide nostrils extending to the edges of the face, the large lips parted to reveal a triangular tongue. Six](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Height 23 in., Width 7 in., Depth 6.5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Walter P. Scott, MD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Published African Painted Wood Face Mask, Bwa Peoples: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bwa peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of tall and intriguing form that demonstrates the skill of Bwa artisans. The hemispherical face portion is a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974517_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
News about Masks
![Olmec masks reveal an ancient Central American culture](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/large-jade-1.png)
Olmec masks reveal an ancient Central American culture
NEW YORK — The Olmec people are believed to be the earliest civilization in Central America, and they lived from about 1200 to 400 BCE in what is now Mexico. They were masters of stonework, and their mask sculptures rank among their most compelling artworks. Although some Olmec masks were worn over the face, most […]
![Tribal masks embody African art auction Oct. 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/47944668_1_x-FEAT.jpg)
Tribal masks embody African art auction Oct. 2
 NEW YORK – The many faces of tribal Africa are mirrored in a Jasper52 auction to be held Sunday, Oct. 2. The African art auction is composed of more than 40 tribal masks and complemented by related items.
![Native American masks sold in France despite protests](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0403_ParisAuction_lead.jpg)
Native American masks sold in France despite protests
PARIS (AFP) – Some 250 sacred Native American, Eskimo andpre-Colombian artifacts went under the hammer in France on Monday despite strong opposition from the Navajo and Hopi tribes who traveled to Paris to try to halt the sale. It was the fourth time in two years that sacred masks from the Hopi tribe have been […]
![Ancient stone masks go on display at Israel Museum](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0313_Masksgroup2_lead.jpg)
Ancient stone masks go on display at Israel Museum
JERUSALEM (AP) – The oldest known masks in the world went on display in Jerusalem on Tuesday in the largest-ever exhibit of the ghoulish faces, believed to have been created in the Holy Land thousands of years before the time of the Bible. The 11 stone masks, said to have been discovered in the Judean […]